Car Guys/Mechanics: what the heck happened?

kaisersozei · 10-15-2012, 04:01 PM

So here's what the mechanic said: the problem was a slight issue with the cross-steering alignment, the rear of the car was basically drifting to the left. Keeping the car straight caused it to put drag on the right front tire which caused the inside wear. Plus it was under inflated (should have been 40psi but read about 32.) Unfortunately, since I did not have an alignment done in the past year, the tire would not be under warranty.

Got it all fixed with 2 new tires so hopefully I won't be wearing these out as quickly! Thanks for all the tips

jjirons69 · 10-15-2012, 06:25 PM

Hope your back tires look better than this, Gerard!

Be careful out there!!!

10-15-2012, 04:01 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Car Guys/Mechanics: what the heck happened? So here's what the mechanic said: the problem was a slight issue with the cross-steering alignment, the rear of the car was basically drifting to the left. Keeping the car straight caused it to put drag on the right front tire which caused the inside wear. Plus it was under inflated (should have been 40psi but read about 32.) Unfortunately, since I did not have an alignment done in the past year, the tire would not be under warranty. Got it all fixed with 2 new tires so hopefully I won't be wearing these out as quickly! Thanks for all the tips __________________

10-15-2012, 06:25 PM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Car Guys/Mechanics: what the heck happened? Hope your back tires look better than this, Gerard! Be careful out there!!! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes